The Quarry

Celebrating multiple missed events, my birthday, my husband’s birthday, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, our anniversary, “At The Guarry” Monson Maine, an amazing restaurant in the middle of the woods. Rivals many  posh manhattan restaurants. But the warmth and friendliness of the owner and staff makes you feel like family. We will come back.

I eat out often and sometimes go to highly rated places and am disappointed, not because they are bad, but because they dropped the ball here and there on service or a menu item. Not here. Everything was perfect. No ball dropped and each dish was outstanding. It’s not cheap, but I did appreciate them not gouging me on mocktails like most restaurants do. I will be back.

The Quarry restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary, offering a wonderful atmosphere, exceptional service, and definitely deserving of Michelin stars. Marilou and her husband are incredibly sweet; they always give attention to all the guests, creating a unique and pristine experience. I absolutely loved every course served; the flavors were impeccable, and each dish was prepared with evident passion and care. We dined at the restaurant for two consecutive nights, and if it were possible, we would have happily extended our stay to three days and included a brunch. They are also participating in the James Beer contest, and we wish them the best of luck in winning. It would undoubtedly be a well-deserved achievement.

The Quarry is a great and unexpected addition to Monson! All 6 courses were delicious, well balanced, and perfectly filling. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Despite being a small restaurant, all of the tables were very spaced out, creating a relaxed ambience that is easy to settle into for a long meal. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting central Maine

I personally had low expectations, due to our experiences here in Maine, my wife was VERY excited.... WELL let me tell you, it's safe to assume the restaurant is awesome if they win a James Beard award!!! So food, service and ambiance .... Food - Everything we had was awesome! I think you can say it is an 8 course diner including the roll with the whipped maple butter. You're given a few options for your appetizer, entree and desert, while the rest of the courses are standard for the night. I believe the menu, at least in part, changes thru-out the year. All of the dishes were a good size for a bigger menu. Flavors, textures and seasonings for each dish were very thoughtfully crafted, the effort and love is unmistakeable. Our meal was about 3 hours and it really didn't feel like it, everyone left full!!! It's priced at $115 per person, not including drinks or gratuity. Well worth it! Service - while the service was good, our server was prompt and mindful of drink refills as well as getting the order correct, however my one criticism of our dinner was that the service did not meet the standard of dining like this. At this level, you're paying for more, food costs more so the gratuity costs more and the expectation is higher for BOTH! No-one is okay paying for a BMW and getting a KIA. There really is an art and expertise needed to work as a server for a high end restaurant, you cannot serve people like your working at the Olive Garden. It reflects poorly on the restaurant when one of the team doesn't preform to meet the standard, and can affect the dining experience. We didn't care but certainly an area for improvement.... maybe just an off night. Ambiance - the restaurant is tastefully decorated, clean, plain and very spacious. It's not a $30 million building with fancy marble, it's got a small town feel and very comfortable. They don't have the tables packed in there. No-one likes getting their chair kicked or elbow rubbed while eating... Towards the end of the meal we met the chef and owner lulu, who was so down to earth, easy to talk to and very humble... such a nice person. If you're looking for quality fine dining in Maine then I absolutely recommend you make a reservation and take a drive. The Quarry is absolutely a hidden gem.

Not to sound dramatic- but this would be my death row meal. My husband and I agreed that we have NEVER had a better meal in our lives. Course after course we were absolutely blown away by the skill and wizardry of the chefs. The portions were generous! Our service was equally as outstanding (shout out to waitress Emily and bartender Richard!) and we observed the owner coming out and chatting with all of the tables. The staff genuinely seem happy to be here and are not only kind to guests but kind to each other! Do not let the lack of website fool you- this restaurant is cranking out the highest level/quality food I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. I am gluten free and mentioned this when I booked our reservation because I was concerned that I might not have many options with a set menu. Much to my surprise- the kitchen had made accommodations to make EVERY SINGLE ENTREE safe for me to eat. They even made gluten free pop overs in place of the complimentary bread course. I couldn't believe it . Every plate is an actual work of art and the taste is like nothing I've ever experienced. This place is an absolute gem and I can very easily see why the owner has been nominated and won awards.

We had the most wonderful dining experience last night at The Quarry!! Every aspect of our evening was amazing, from the seven course meal to the dining and bar staff to the warm and inviting atmosphere. The evening ended with a lively conversation with Lulu, the owner/chef of The Quarry. I highly recommend a visit to The Quarry in Monson, Maine!!!